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The 61st Annual
Convention of the
American Bell Association
International, Inc.
The Sheraton Baltimore
North Hotel In Baltimore's Suburb of Towson, Maryland |
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Carol Jurin, Convention Chair ~ Gary Childress,
Hotel Coordinator |
Baltimore was founded in 1729,
but it wasn't incorporated until 1796. The name was chosen to honor the title of
Maryland's founding family, the six Lords Baltimore. The city grew and became an
important shipbuilding center, where merchants prospered and the city's port
flourished. It was the third largest city in the nation by 1860 and today is the
13th largest.
 Baltimore--
it’s not so much a place as an experience. With
over 130 major attractions, this
city can deliver all kinds of fun-- and that's one of the many reasons why the
ABA chose this city for its 61st annual convention!
Convention Registration
The registrant must be a member of ABAII in good
standing. The registration fee for adults is $145.00; for Youth (ages 8-17),
$60.00. The Adult fee after April 30 is $155.00.
Registration includes:
- The Welcome Reception on Sunday, June 25;
- Lunch and dinner on Monday, June 26;
- The bell auction on Tuesday, June 27;
- Lunch and banquet on Wednesday, June 28;
- Admission to all programs and plenary sessions;
- Admission to the BEHOLD Room, the Sales Room;
and
- A tour of historical sites.
 Youth registration includes:
- Use of the private ABA activity room;
- The Welcome Pizza Party;
- The banquet; and
- A special bell auction for youth only is also
planned.
If handicapped services, auxiliary aids or
special dietary needs are required, please submit details on the
Convention
Registration form.
Hotel Information
All hotel reservations should be made by
June 1, 2006 at 5:00 pm. Rates are valid three days before and
after convention. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly or by
mailing the Hotel Registration form.
Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 12 noon. Rate is $95.00 per room
per night, plus 13% tax (tax is subject to change). There is a additional $15
fee for a rollaway bed. To receive the convention rate, individuals must
identify themselves as members of the American Bell Association when making
reservations. All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Hotel
parking is free for cars, vans and SUVs. There are very few spaces available for
RVs; please request RV space when making room reservations. (Top)
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Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson MD 21204
Phone: (888) 627-7147 toll free or (410) 321-7400
Directions
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Payment
Information
With the possible exception of hotel
reservations, all payments for the convention are to be made in U.S. funds.
Checks should be made payable to: ABA 2006 Convention Account and mailed
with the required forms (below). Separate checks for convention registration, convention
bell and sales table are not necessary. Send payment to:
ABA 2006 Convention Account
c/o Marilyn Grismere, ABA Convention Treasurer
PO Box 97, Miamiville OH 45147-0097
Transportation
from the Airport
Super Shuttle (serves BWI only). One
person one way, $21.00. Call (800) 258-3826 to schedule. ~ Pick up at the hotel
is by reservation only. Call (410) 859-0800 at least two hours in advance on the
day service is required. Call this number for exact departure times from the
hotel. (Top)
 2006 Convention
Bell
Designed by the ABA's Terry Mayer,
this "Belle of Bells" for Baltimore features a handle with a full dozen bells,
arranged in Terry's unique circular design, mounted atop a classic brass Bevin
bell! Standing a majestic six inches high with a three-inch skirt, the 2006
Convention Bell will enhance the diversity of your bell collection. (Top)
Terry Mayer, who has been called
"the American Faberge of Bells," joined the ABAII in 1980. Her interest in bells
was inspired by the late S.S. Sarna and nurtured by the late Nathaniel
Spear and the ABA's beloved and esteemed Louise Collins, among
others. Currently the Chairman of the Metropolitan New York Chapter, Terry is
the owner of Terrymayer Bells, Ltd., 165 East 35th Street, NYC (email
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Baltimore's "Belle of Bells" costs
$25.00 and must be pre-ordered.
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(Plus $3.50 shipping to US addresses. Write/call for international rates.)
Bell Sales Room
Information
$40.00 per table (6-ft. x 30-in.); shared
tables (3-ft. x 30-in.) are available at $20.00 each. Set-up time is Sunday,
June 25 at 9 am. Sales Room will be open on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
All Sales Table renters must be
ABAII members in good standing and wear the registration badge for admittance to
the room. Non-bell related objects/items are prohibited. Sales Room hours will
be listed in the Convention Program Booklet, with final closing on Wednesday,
June 28 at 4:30 pm. Sales tax will be charged. (Top)
2006 Auction
The membership auction will be held on
Tuesday. Members interested in placing items in the auction should consult the
Jan-Feb 2006 Bell Tower for instructions.
Your Talent Needed
This year's Sunday evening Welcome
Reception will feature the talent of ABA members! Do you sing, dance or play a
musical instrument? Can you play songs using your bells, or recite poetry or
perform magic tricks? To volunteer, get more information or tell us about
someone in your chapter who has talent but is too modest to volunteer, contact
Kathleen Collins at
(724) 910-9542 or email
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Print and submit the following forms to register
for the convention. Instructions and mailing addresses are included on the forms.
Copies can also be found in the Jan-Feb 2006 Bell Tower.
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American Bell
Association International, Inc.